About this property
The Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building is a historic building in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1929 for the bank of Commerce and Trust, later known as the National Bank of Commerce (now part of SunTrust Banks). Its construction cost $2 million.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80003857. It was listed on May 6, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building listed on the National Register?
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building?
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building?
The period of significance for Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Bank of Commerce and Trust Company Building?
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